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Testing without the internet: Safe Exam Browser

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Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, Learning Technology, News, Student Engagement, Students, Workshops and Training

ITS Insider September 2026 – Welcome Back Edition

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Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence

How to stop students from using AI to cheat?

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Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, High Performance Computing, Open-Source, Research

Running Open-Source LLMs on Firebird

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Academic Technology, Accessibility, Course Planning, Design Thinking, Good Reads and Articles, Learning, Moodle, Student Engagement, Students, Tips, Universal Design for Learning

Reflections of an Accessibility Professional at Swarthmore

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Academic Technology, Language Center & Media Commons, Learning Technology, Virtual Reality

Extended Reality Resources in the Language Center

Academic Technology

Oculus Rift VR Headset and Computing Station

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 John Word

The Language Center (Kohlberg 326) now has a dedicated computing station for our Oculus Rift VR headset. We have a variety of applications for 360 environment building and three-dimensional painting as well as 360 stories or “experiences” – content that … Continue reading Oculus Rift VR Headset and Computing Station

Academic Technology
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Interactive Data Science Visualizations

May 4, 2018May 7, 2018 Andrew Ruether

Students in Professor Kelly McConville’s Data Science class recently built interactive online visualizations using real data to analyze a topic of their choice.  The work is a part of a semester learning how to gather, analyze, visualize, and interpret data.  … Continue reading Interactive Data Science Visualizations

Academic Technology
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SPSS Changes

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 Doug Willen

If you currently use SPSS with the College’s license, then you’ll likely need to reinstall the software to keep using it.  There have been some minor updates to the software, but more importantly, we’ve had to update and change to … Continue reading SPSS Changes

People

“Who Is That?” Series: Introducing Jess Stockett

April 9, 2018April 19, 2018 Joel F. W. Price '00

The “Who Is That?” series gives you a peek at the people behind (some of) the machines here on campus.  We ask folks in the office a … Continue reading “Who Is That?” Series: Introducing Jess Stockett

Academic Technology, SPEED Program, Students, Swarthmore College Libraries
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ITS is hiring

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 Andrew Ruether

ITS has open positions for both students and professional staff.  If you are interested, please apply.  If you know someone who might be a good fit, please pass along these opportunities. Student opportunity: Student Interns This summer, ITS and McCabe Library … Continue reading ITS is hiring

People

“Who Is That?” Series: Introducing Joel Cooper

April 2, 2018April 5, 2018 Joel F. W. Price '00

The “Who Is That?” series gives you insight into who we are here in the ITS department with a series of traditional and non-traditional interview questions. … Continue reading “Who Is That?” Series: Introducing Joel Cooper

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